A trespasser was reported at Redfern Station who was threatening themselves but was of no threat to the public, according to a tweet from Sydney Trains.

While the police operation has now concluded and trains are moving again, the flow on effect of the delays continues. Sydney Trains said in a tweet that the major delays are ongoing for a number of lines on the network.

Major delays are advised across a number of lines throughout the Sydney rail network.Source:Twitter

The police operation has concluded after a trespasser accessed the overhead power lines at Redfern. Some services are now on the move. Delays ongoing.

Major delays are ongoing for T1 Northern Line, the Western Line and North Shore Line, the T2 Inner West and Leppington Line, the T3 Bankstown Line, the T4 Eastern Suburbs Illawarra Line, T8 Airport South Line, the Blue Mountains Line, Central Coast Newcastle Line, South Coast Line. Transport NSW has advised to allow for plenty of extra time when travelling.

Buses are now being deployed at crowded stations to ease the congestion.

During the shutdown, commuters at Milson’s Point were advised to walk over the Sydney Harbour Bridge rather than wait for trains, according to the ABC.

“NSW Police ordered all services be halted and overhead power switched off while the situation was resolved,” police said in a statement.

NSW Police said some officers remained on the scene at Redfern but that the situation had concluded.

“Customers are advised to delay their travel or seek alternative transport.”

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